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Cage element for rolling bearing assembly

US9556908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2015
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C19/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved cage element for a cage arrangement in a rolling bearing assembly including rolling elements is provided. The cage element includes a cylindrical middle portion, a first end portion including a first concave outer surface shaped to support a rolling element, and a second end portion including a second concave outer surface shaped to support the rolling element. The first and second end portions are arranged on opposite ends of the cylindrical middle portion, and the first and second concave outer surfaces have identical curvatures.

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